National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Practice Exam 2025 - Free NDEB Practice Questions and Study Guide

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Unilateral premature eruption of teeth is characteristic of what?

Gigantism

Marfan syndrome

Hemihypertrophy

Unilateral premature eruption of teeth refers to the early development and appearance of teeth on only one side of the mouth. This is a characteristic of hemihypertrophy, a condition where one side of the body grows larger than the other. This condition can also affect the teeth, causing asymmetrical eruption or spacing.

A is incorrect because gigantism, a condition characterized by excessive growth and height, does not commonly affect tooth development.

B is incorrect because Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissues of the body, does not have a significant impact on tooth eruption.

D is incorrect because ectodermal dysplasia, a condition that affects the development of skin, hair, nails, and teeth, does not specifically result in unilateral premature eruption of teeth.

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